France-England: Why was Antoine Dupont in the stands? Why did the British target Meifu? Questions and curiosities about Crunch

What did the Blues avoid first?

A VI Nations match without a home win after a defeat against Ireland and a draw against Italy. There was one winless match at home in 1999, but that was in a five-team competition. France therefore finished second in the tournament with just one win at home.

Why was the kick-off restarted?

In the atmosphere of the Groupama Stadium in Lyon, Mr. Thomas Ramos thought he heard Gardner’s whistle. So the French and English stopped playing. Mr. Gardner and Thomas Ramos joked about it; The latter then kicks back.

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How many French players touched the ball at the first attempt in the same phase of the game?

Six players in the lineup with Kroos (author of the counter hit), Le Carré, Aldrit, Ramos, Ficou and Barre. The latter, who could have served outside to Bielle-Pary, chose to come back inside for Lee Carrick, so he touched the ball twice in action.

Why did the English play all the suggestions in Meafou in the first period?

You have to wonder… except that the Toulouse second line was particularly efficient, he played early and provided a defining point for Le Garrec’s exit from the camp. Ford played the same outing four times. And none of the staff asked him to change zones.

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What effect did the Furbank-Smith change have on the early stages of the tournament?

Steve Borthwich could have slipped Ford into full-back and stopped Smith in the opening. He wanted to make a change to the post. The change gave England a more attacking tone, a testament to their effort.

Were there a lot of people in the stands?

Yes with two stars. One still active, Antoine Dupont, returned from his escape in VII, will return to training with Stade Toulouse. and Sir Jonny Wilkinson, world champion in 2003.

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Now, when will we meet again?

France’s XV have scheduled two tests in Argentina (July 6 and 13). But the match against the World Cup in Bilbao and the two Argentina Tests against Uruguay will be included. Mid-Olympic.